York OBA

[jonheld]

I think the general consensus is that you're doing a complete custom setup. Why play around with a unit that has a lower cfm rating? So it takes longer to fill the tank?

FWIW every time I use mine it makes me smile. Filled up several trucks after wheeling at CMCC each day. I was on my third truck while the guy next to me was on his 4th tire with his Viar.

R/r tires on the trail (or anywhere for that matter) is fast and easy.

 

[wearsabrowncoat]

I don't think the 209's are as strong as the 210's. Pulled a 209 off a volvo 244 and found a crack in the back side of the compressor. Haven't seen anything like that on a 210 and I found a bunch more 210's.

By the way, I found a 1983 mustang that had push on tube fittings. Don't know if all mustangs are like that but it will save me a couple bucks over the adpaters that Kilby sells.

 

[NaterGator]

You can get push on fittings from Napa as well... in fact you can get pretty much everything that Kilby sells from somewhere else; and cheaper to boot.

Actually, my experiences with kilby were not all that positive. I tried to place an order above $300 three times, and he never processed it. Finally I gave up and went elsewhere; I guess he just didn't want my business

 

[concretejungle]

Great write-up and tons of good information.

I may have missed it in the 4 pages but where are you all getting it and what kind of air tank are you all using for the york to fill up? Where are you placing this tank?

 

[96r50]

You can find the compressor at a junkyard most of the time. The air tank can be from anywhere, some people use old fire extinguishers or scuba tanks. Search google for york on-board air and you'll get tons of info.

I also like the explanation on this site: http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/yorkair.html

 

[jonheld]

Never liked the used scuba/fire tanks. You need more than one fitting on the holding tank to do it correctly and avoid constant back pressure to the compressor with the use of a check valve. Also the holding tank will act as a separator for oil/water/poop. You don't want that stuff getting back into the system. Use a coalescing filter or some other separating filter to keep the airborne garbage out of the system.

 

[EricE]

What other incidentals are needed to mount this on a '94?
I know I have to remove the pair system and fabricate some kind of plates to cover the holes in the exhaust headers left by the pair.
What length belt is needed?
What other fittings are needed?
Does one have to install an air tank or can you use the air from the York directly?
If you can use it directly, does the york have a presure switch that engages it when needed or do I have to add that on?
Is the output of the York a standard fitting or do I need a special one?

 

[GreatLakesWaterjet]

Eric, Slee has the plates to cover the ports in the exhaust manifold. I made those at the same time. Just ask for them. You will have to measure for the belt size once everything is mounted. The best way to do the system is to have a pressure switch, one-way check vavle and an air tank.

This is a schematic from http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/index.htm. He has a lot of parts to help you finish the install. I used a lot of parts from him before and would recomend getting the parts you need there. Kilby never made a kit for the 80s, but he has some nice stuff. I just did the dual battery tray and it does fit with a minor ammount of trimming.

 

[NaterGator]

Source the parts from mcmaster-carr or ebay too. Kilby is overpriced.

You can get hose fittings that are simple to use from Napa, pretty cheap too (cheaper than Kilby) odds are they will have to order them though.

There are a couple of threads on this if you search.

 

[concretejungle]

great diagram non-the less.

 

[SR.GRINGO]

Just what I needed Nate, much appreciated

Clint-

EDIT: Still curious about clearance issues on a dual battery setup.

I have dual batteries--it clears fine with a 6" pulley. search under my handle or bostonmangler for some pics.